Teacher of Art (maternity cover)

Isbi; Henley-on-Thames; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

excellent free lunches

contributory pension scheme

gym and sporting facilities

excellent working environment

Job summary

Shiplake College invites applications for a creative and enthusiastic Teacher of Art to cover a maternity leave period starting January 2027. The role sits in a renowned Art Department housed in the John Turner building, with bright classrooms and excellent facilities.

The successful candidate will teach ceramics, printmaking, painting and drawing to a high standard, and may teach across key stages or across the full age range.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach ceramics, printmaking, painting and drawing to a high standard.
• Experience across key stages or willingness to develop teaching across the full age range.
• Committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning; able to inspire pupils.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art to pupils aged 11–18 across key stages.
• Contribute to the development of the Art Department and curriculum.
• Foster creativity, achievement and a love of art within a boarding environment.

Skills

Ceramics

Printmaking

Painting

Drawing

Job description

Shiplake College is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Teacher of Art to cover a period of maternity leave for up to one year, starting in January 2027.

This is a superb opportunity to join our art department, renowned for producing a diverse range of dynamic and innovative work. The art department is situated on the top floor of our purpose-built John Turner building based in classrooms flooded with natural daylight and with exceptional facilities.

The successful candidate will bring expertise across a range of art specialisms, with the ability to teach ceramics, printmaking, painting and drawing to a high standard. You will be able to teach across a range of key stages or have the potential and willingness to develop teaching across the full age range. This role would suit an energetic teacher who is committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning; a teacher who can inspire and challenge all our pupils. We welcome applications from candidates who are dedicated to fostering creativity, achievement and a love of art.

Shiplake College is an independent boarding and day school for around 620 pupils aged 11 to 18. There has been a co-educational Sixth Form since 1998 and since September 2023 girls have been welcomed into Year 7 as the College became fully co-educational. Situated in 63 acres of beautiful countryside near Henley-on-Thames, we offer an outstanding education based on small class sizes, excellent facilities and dedicated teaching staff.

We offer:

• competitive salary
• excellent free lunches
• contributory pension scheme
• access to our gym and sporting facilities
• excellent working environment

Closing Date: 10am on Friday 6 November 2026

Interview Dates: Thursday 12 November 2026 and Friday 13 November 2026